Rebirth of Mahesh

SAHYOG was born with the inspiration that we got from little Mahesh, who was diagnosed of blood cancer in the year 2008.  God has been very kind to this little kid and today, Mahesh is studying in the sixth standard and leading a normal life, except that he has to go for a check-up every three months.  Recently, I happened to attend his School Day function and it was so touching to see Mahesh dancing to happy tunes.  I felt like sharing this positive story with all our friends who have helped us in the journey of getting Mahesh treated and are still supporting us to help many needy people.  

Long since we communicated.  Just that we were busy otherwise.  We have to announce with grief that Smt. Ramanamma, for whom SAHYOG lent a helping hand lost her fight to the dreaded disease cancer and breathed her last during June, 2012.  She was a good soul and as per her wish, her son donated her eyes after her death, thus enabling two blind persons to enjoy the comfort of seeing this beautiful planet.  We, from SAHYOG pray that Ramanamma's soul rests in peace and her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter  are blessed with a peaceful future.

Our contribution for a big relief in a small way!

Mrs.Swamy is a frail middle-aged woman, weighing just around 40 kgs. But she had been carrying a tumour weighing 58.5 kgs. in her stomach for quite sometime. Thanks to the efforts of some well-wishers and M.S.Ramaiah Hospital authorities, she was recently relieved of this burden through a complicated surgery. This being a rare kind of tumour, the hospital authorities took care of all the expenses of the surgery. Mrs.Swamy is an orphan, living in an orphanage in Tumkur. Now, she needs a lot of medicines and nutrition supplements during her post-surgical period, to get back to normalcy. SAHYOG pitched in Rs.15000/- towards these expenses, so that she can at least be physically independent.

Up Again!

SAHYOG was inactive for some time due to various reasons. We are beginning our activities of the year 2012. Bharath, a youngster belonging to the lower income group is suffering from thyroglossal fistula. He needs to be hospitalized and treated for the same with a possible surgery and post-surgical medicines. The cost of the treatment would roughly cost around Rs.15000/-, as per the estimate of M.S.Ramaiah Hospital, at a subsidized rate. SAHYOG donated Rs.10000/- for this purpose and wishes speedy recovery to Bharath.

Await our next blog on our future projects for which we need great support from all our friends.

Prajwal

Prajwal is a bright young boy. He is the son of an auto-driver, who has a very small income out of which he has to meet his medical expenses and also repay the loan that he has availed for his auto. Thus he was finding it difficult to pay the tuition fees of Prajwal, who is now in his twelfth standard. SAHYOG made a token contribution of Rs.5000/- to Prajwal along with a few other well-wishers.

Our latest effort

Ramanamma is a poor domestic maid, who works in four houses. She is a widow and her only son, who is 24 years old is running an autorickshaw, which he has purchased by availing a loan. Two years ago, she was diagnosed of ovarian cancer. She underwent treatment at Kidwai Memorial Hospital. The treatment had cost her nearly 1.5 to 1.6 lakhs and hence they had borrowed monies from private money lenders and close relatives. The doctors had certified that she was cured and guaranteed 5 years of peaceful life. Ramanamma continued her work during the last year, as she had to repay the loans. Unfortunately, the dreadful disease has relapsed. She knocked on our doors for help and thanks to our philanthropic donors, we have financed for her chemo cycles costing Rs.30000/-. We wish Ramanamma a speedy recovery and peaceful future. Please join us in our prayers.

2011 - Our deeds

24-year-old Pradeep K is an enthusiastic youngster, an eco-lover and wildlife activist. He has applied for a Government job. Last month, he caught a King cobra snake in his locality and before leaving it in the wild, he wanted to conduct an awareness show in the nearby school. During the show, he was bitten by the snake and was rushed to a nearby health centre. Due to an overdose of anti-dote and also due to some wrong first aid actions, his health condition worsened and he was admitted to M.S.Ramaiah Hospital. He underwent a surgery and had to be treated in the ICU due to so many complications. Despite the concessions extended by the hospital, the family had to meet Rs.20000/- expenses at the hospital. Pradeep is the only breadwinner of the poor family and hence SAHYOG assisted the family in meeting the expenses. Pradeep's treatment was successfully completed and he went home safely.

Sushmita, a 22-year-old lady is 6 months pregnant. Her husband is an auto-driver and a drunkard. She tripped and fell down and has been advised various tests like the deluxe doppler test, etc., all of which will cost her nearly Rs.19000/- at the discounted rates in M.S.Ramaiah hospital. Her husband has not turned up for days together and the poor parents and parents-in-law have been attending to her. Many young volunteers have collected a major portion of the amount and SAHYOG contributed Rs.3000/- towards the above expenditure. We wish the young mother and the new life all the best.